Ashton - Preston vs Barnoldswick

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Ashton - Preston Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      38/100
      Barnoldswick Lancashire Constabulary

      Ashton - Preston vs Barnoldswick Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Ashton - Preston
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,578 crimes / 12m
      ↑10.7% trend
      30.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      38/100
      Below Average
      Barnoldswick
      Lancashire Constabulary
      549 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% trend
      21.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ashton - Preston
      B Barnoldswick
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      38/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,578
      549
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,425
      591
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑10.7%
      ↓7.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.1%
      21.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ashton - Preston
      B Barnoldswick
      Violent Crime
      435 ↑38%
      201 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      419 ↓11%
      153 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      96 ↑45%
      34 ↑31%
      Vehicle Crime
      111 ↑25%
      12 ↑20%
      Burglary
      60 ↑5%
      16 ↑45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      117 ↑14%
      57 ↓15%
      Drugs
      26 ↑24%
      3 ↓40%
      Public Order
      54 ↓19%
      35 ↑9%
      Robbery
      16 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      142 ↑7%
      17 ↓29%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓78%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      59 ↑7%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑78%
      4 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑14%
      12 ↑33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Barnoldswick is the safer choice — scoring 38/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ashton - Preston safer than Barnoldswick?

      Ashton - Preston has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,578 crimes in the last 12 months. Barnoldswick has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 549 crimes. Barnoldswick scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ashton - Preston vs Barnoldswick?

      Ashton - Preston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Barnoldswick shows -7.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ashton - Preston and Barnoldswick?

      In Ashton - Preston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (435 incidents). In Barnoldswick, it is Violent Crime (201 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashton - Preston and Barnoldswick?

      Ashton - Preston recorded 419 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Barnoldswick recorded 153. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Ashton - Preston vs Barnoldswick?

      Violent crime in Ashton - Preston totalled 435 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 201 in Barnoldswick. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ashton - Preston and Barnoldswick in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ashton - Preston recorded 1,425 crimes (now 1,578, a change of +10.7%). Barnoldswick recorded 591 crimes previously (now 549, -7.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashton - Preston and Barnoldswick?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Ashton - Preston has a resolution rate of 30.1% and Barnoldswick has 21.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ashton - Preston and Barnoldswick?

      Ashton - Preston falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Barnoldswick is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Ashton - Preston and Barnoldswick?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Ashton - Preston or Barnoldswick on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashton - Preston and Barnoldswick. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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